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TABLE OF CONTENTS

I. INTRODUCTION .................................................................. 3

II. THE THREE TREASURES............................................... 5

1. The First Treasure – The Heavenly Portal (The Main Gate) .............. 5

2. The Second Treasure - Holy Password (The Divine Mantra) ........... 8

a. The Heavenly World (Absolute realm) ............................................ 9 b. The Celestial World (Relative realm) .............................................. 9 c. The Earthly World (Physical realm) ............................................... 10

3. The Third Treasure – The Heavenly Hand Sign ................................ 13 (Holy Covenant) .................................................................................. 13

III. CONCLUSION .................................................................... 16

IV. OTHER IMPORTANT POINTERS .............................. 17

VI. PURPOSE OF MERIT (GRATITUDE) FEE .............. 21

EPILOGUE ................................................................................... 22

APPENDIX 1 ............................................................................... 23

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I. INTRODUCTION

Dear Tao Brothers and sisters, our heartiest congratulations to

you for being able to receive the Great TAO. Today is the

auspicious day that you have received Tao, which is the ultimate

aim of existence. You have gone through a simple yet solemn

initiation ceremony but what being transmitted is of major

significance. During the ceremony, the Enlightening Master has

invited divine Saints & Buddhas to witness our Holy Teacher to

transmit Tao to you, the very Truth of the universe. Only

Enlightening Master with the Heavenly Decree can transmit Tao.

When we received Tao, Enlightening Master opened our wisdom

eye and passed on to us the profound heart-to-heart spiritual

teaching - the Three Treasures.

The essence of the Three Treasures is the same as what the

ancient Saints and Sages had received. In ancient times, Tao

was secretly transmitted from one Patriarch to another. Those

who intended to receive Tao had to go through a lot of hardships

and give up all worldly possessions. It was difficult to seek an

Enlightened Master who could transmit Tao to them. Moreover,

they had to purify their minds, cultivate their virtues, and perform

many good deeds. Otherwise, it was impossible for them to

receive Tao successfully.

Today it is far easier for us to receive Tao - we need not undergo

much hardship nor cultivate ourselves beforehand. That is

because we are fortunate to be in the right time when Tao is

widely propagated. What a privilege for us.

Nowadays, people’s minds are corrupted and filled with greed

and desires as a result so many sins are created. Most people do

not act upon their conscience. This is the reason why the

greatest ever calamity is being built up. No one will be able to

stay out of it. Therefore, the Buddha Land (Eternal Mater)

showed her mercy, descended Tao and make available to the

masses so as to save good people and to revive our conscience.

Tao is for anyone with a compassionate heart and have divine

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affinities with Saints and Buddha and also due to their

ancestors’ virtues. In addition, we have performed many good

deeds and had cultivated well in our previous lives. Thus, the

occasion of receiving Tao is very special.

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II. The Three Treasures Now let’s talk about the Three Treasures in more detail.

1. The First Treasure – The Heavenly Portal

(The Main Gate)

Do you still remember where the master pointed on our

forehead? That is our first treasure

This first treasure is also called The Heavenly Portal or Main

Gate because it is the direct passage to Heaven. It is the

spiritual nexus of your being. This is the entry point where we

gain access to our inner realm. This is the dwelling of our

true nature, soul and consciousness, which is full of

strengths and potential.

When we received Tao, the Enlightening Master unlocked our

door of wisdom. This is important because this enables us to

tap into boundless essence that lies within us.

When body and soul combine, there is birth; when body and

soul separate, death occurs. While one is alive, the soul

dwells within his body. The soul is animating and controlling

the physical body. The relationship of soul and body is like a

driver and the car. Without the driver, the car is just a display

and of no use. So we call the soul - the true self or true

nature.

The Heavenly Portal or Gate is the main entrance for the soul

to enter and leave the physical body. Where exactly is the

Gate? Since it is a heavenly secret, one must not reveal it

simply. We can only indicate its presence by symbolism and

that’s why all Buddhas and Saints have markings on their

foreheads or halo light around their heads. In their teachings,

there are many traces of hidden teachings, parables and

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metaphors that subtlety indicates the location of the

Heavenly Portal.

The Heavenly Portal is not well understood by many people,

even though we see clues about its importance all the time.

For instance, when you close your eyes, clasp your hands

together and lower your head to pray, you automatically

focus your mind at the Heavenly Portal. This action is

completely natural, and something we all do instinctively.

Also, consider what happens when you frown because

something troubles you, or glare at someone out of anger. In

those situations, your Heavenly Portal is literally clenched

shut out. The mental pressure from anxiety or rage puts

tremendous weight on this spiritual doorway, cutting off your

soul from everything around you.

This is why we feel so disconnected from others when we are

angry or anxious. Similarly, when we see someone in an

extremely negative frame of mind, we may talk about how

difficult it is to get through to him or her. These expressions

make perfect sense once you understand the central role of

the Heavenly Portal.

Once this doorway has been pointed and opened by the

Enlightening Master in the initiation ritual, it becomes a

powerful tool that can be very useful in daily life.

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Application of the First Treasure

With the frantic pace in our modern life, we often find ourselves in

chaotic situations and our thoughts scattered. When that happens,

think of the Heavenly Portal as the center of our universe, and

visualize all our scattered thoughts coming back to it. This is a

good way to center and balance our minds and restore our inner

strength and wisdom. By bringing awareness to it, our minds will

be tranquil and calm. This will allow us to deal the situation better.

The Heavenly Portal gives us an alternative to concentrate and

focus upon. It is a direct link to our true self, allowing us to tap

into the greater consciousness we all possess.

We have to constantly adhere to the Right Portal and reflect

inward. Only then our karmic forces will gradually reduce. This is

because all the karmic forces come from the dualistic and uneven

heart. If we can let go of our attachment and desires and look

within, letting go of all the notions of duality, our karmic forces will

slowly decrease and disappear. With practice, we will find

ourselves gradually transform. We will be able to see things more

clearly because our wisdom door is now unlocked. We will base

our actions on dictation of our wisdom. We can change our ways

and overcome our shortcomings.

When we constantly reflect upon ourselves, we learn to appraise

and demand of ourselves. The best way to help others is to first

conquer ourselves. This is the first step in Tao cultivation. Only via

introspection and peaceful mind, we can tap into our real wisdom.

In summary, the purposes of the First Treasure:

To enable us to realize our true self, the essence of our mind.

Awareness.

To self-reflect.

This is the first treasure. Now that you have received TAO and

have the Main Gate unlocked, your soul will exit through this point

and return straight back to the Heaven.

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2. The Second Treasure - Holy Password

(The Divine Mantra)

The second treasure is the Divine Mantra. Although it is

passed to us verbally by the Master, its substance can only be

understood by heart. This teaching is subtle and words are

insufficient to explain its mystical essence.

It is a powerful bond between one’s true self with Buddha land.

It is transmitted from heart to heart. It is a mantra of power

that resonates at a level beyond the sound waves and writings

of the material world. When practice correctly, our heart will be

in resonance with the divine energy of the Saints & Sages.

Such divine energy is very cleansing for our heart and mind.

The Divine Mantra should not be said aloud or written down at

all. It therefore does not engage the mouth and the ears. It

originates in the mind and goes from there directly to the spirit.

The Divine Mantra is the essence of TAO, it is also known as

the Wordless Sutra. Many people are not aware of the True

Sutra, but it's not a new idea. The concept goes back at least

2,500 years. The Tao Te Ching tells us that "The Tao that can

be spoken is not the eternal Tao."

Do you still remember how many words there are in the

Mantra? There are only five words in the Mantra. Do you know

the meaning of each word in the Mantra?

The first three words represent the three distinct realms in the

universe, namely the Heavenly World (Absolute realm), the

Spiritual World (Relative realm), and the Earthly World

(Physical realm).

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a. The Heavenly World (Absolute realm)

It is the quintessential state of TAO, originally tranquil or

non-moving and non-changing.

It also signifies as the SOUL, our true master. It is within us

since the very first day of our life but we have ignored its

existence. It is the essence within us that is absolute and

imperishable. Through receiving Tao, we will let it flow out

of us and act naturally in accordance with Tao.

b. The Celestial World (Relative realm)

The state in this world is the active state of TAO. It gives

rise to the Yin (passive) and Yang (active) elements. The

interaction of lunar (Yin) and solar (Yang) is the origin of

creations. The state of cyclical changes is the intrinsic

attributes of the world of relativity and phenomena. This

state is that of cyclical changes.

It also signifies as the MIND, our thoughts. Our mind is

always falling into two states, intuitive and rational. During

the rational state, we always dwell in duality thinking the

differences we face, right and wrong, high and low, good

and bad and so on. We are constantly in the perturbed

state and that is why we feel so uneasy to face the world.

On the other hand, we have this intuitive state of mind

which is still, serene and not polluted and filled with

compassion. That’s why when we see a small child or an

elderly fell, we will extend our helping hand without second

thought regardless of their race, culture, religion and

nationality. This state is also called the state of no-mind.

Through cultivation, we want to reach the state of stillness

or no-mind where duality exists no more. By then, we have

gone beyond the mind.

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c. The Earthly World (Physical realm)

This is the world where we live. All the physical things in

this world are created by the interaction of the lunar and

solar elements. All these things can be seen and touched,

but they are impermanent and constantly changing. They

are created and destroyed at all times. The state of the

Earthly World is characterized by temporality, limitation,

and deterioration. This is the physical entity that is

subjected to birth, existence, deterioration and destruction.

It also signifies the BODY. This is also the state that

human beings can attain spiritual enlightenment, return to

his original state, the true self. It is the tool that

accumulates good deeds and merits so that we could fulfill

our vows.

Hence, these three words signify Soul, Mind and Body and

if we can integrate and harmonize all three entities. In

simple terms, it is meant to balance our physical

tendencies and our heart with our True nature so that they

are not dictated by the changes of the surrounding

environment.

By getting rid of the duality or rational state of mind and

maintaining the intuitive one which is simple and

spontaneous then are we able to act in accordance with

our true nature or true self for it is the true master of all

workings. Ultimately our physical manifestation, including

our action and behaviour, will be in accordance with the

Truth so that we are in harmony with our environment at all

times.

Hence to harmonise the universe within ourselves, we need

to emulate the characteristics of the Laughing Buddha or

Maitreya Buddha. The last two words of the Mantra also

represent the Maitreya Buddha (Mi-Le Buddha). Maitreya

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derives from a Sanskrit word Maitri meaning compassion -

to deliver people from the suffering and to give comfort,

compassion and joy to others. This is the key to understand

the true meaning of the Mantra. You may think of this

world as full of frustrations, difficulties, challenges or

sadness. But Maitreya Buddha thinks otherwise. With his

great tolerance and compassion, he can transform

sadness into happiness.

Maitreya Buddha is characterized by his smiling face, his

big belly, and his plain clothes. His smiling face expresses

his compassionateness, sincere and joyful nature. He has

nothing to hide; he has no attachment. His big belly makes

a deep impression on us that he embraces all things, good

or bad, with his great tolerance and compassion. And his

plain clothes show us his simplicity.

Hence the key to joy and happiness is to have a big heart

to accommodate, embrace and tolerate all people, to treat

all things we receive with grace and appreciation. We will

find that the nature of Maitreya Buddha within us can be

gradually developed after received Tao.

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Application of the Second Treasure

In our daily life, we can silently chant the Divine Mantra and

cultivate in accordance with it. With faith, we will be blessed with

Divinity's guidance and protection. The Divine Mantra is prescribed

syllables to protect the mind, protect us from attachment, anger

and ignorance. Mantra recitation is very powerful in purifying

negative karmic imprints in our mind stream. While we recite

mantras, we should also be thinking and visualizing in a beneficial

way so that we are building up constructive habits of the mind.

There is a special beneficial energy or vibration that is induced by

the sound of the syllables. While doing recitation, we can

concentrate on the sound of the mantra, on its meaning.

We can use the Divine Mantra when we encounter challenges in life,

feel nervous, down, upset, insecure or frustrated; we can practice

the second treasure to bring back the balance into our heart.

Perhaps you see an obstacle that seems too difficult to overcome;

perhaps there is a temptation that seems too strong to resist;

perhaps you find yourself in a confrontational situation and it is

becoming harder and harder to remain polite. Whenever you feel

you need extra assistance from a source outside of yourself, repeat

the mantra silently to yourself. A spring of strength will emerge for

you. This strength seems to come from an external source, but in

fact originates from the true nature within.

This is the second treasure; the practice of the second treasure is

helpful. Constant practice will give us a tranquility and peaceful

heart. It will help to calm the heart, settled mind, restore

tranquility and bring brightness and courage into the heart. It can

help to bring out our wisdom & compassion and balance our

emotions & thoughts.

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3. The Third Treasure – The Heavenly Hand Sign

(Holy Covenant)

The third treasure is called “the Heavenly Hand Sign” or ‘Holy

Covenant’. The Hand Sign is a spiritual identification and a

symbol with many ramifications.

At the most basic level, the Hand Sign serves as a reminder of

the child within us. Our original nature is a child-like state of

mind that sees wonder in everything, does not judge or criticize,

and experiences pure bliss in the here and now. The Hand Sign

reminds us how precious this inner child is, and how we can

rediscover our original nature through Tao cultivation.

The twelve points on the right hand represent the different

cycles of universe. When you hold the Hand Sign, we are

holding the entire universe within our hands. You are united

with Buddha land and the universe hence holding the covenant

is a good means to hold communion with Buddha land. In

order to be one with the universe, we need to maintain the

innocence of a child. Innocence is our instinctive nature. The

instinctive nature guarantees our relationship with Buddha

land – a parent-child relationship. In other words, to enter the

Kingdom of Heaven and be with Buddha land, we must

become like children with the instinctive nature of innocence.

The Hand Sign is also a gesture where one hand holds the

other, in a symbolic representation of the tender loving care

that you feel when you hold an infant in your arms. Hence, on

another level, the Hand Sign evokes the love between

ourselves and those who are close to us, for it is this love that

gives our lives meaning and purpose.

As we hold the Hand Sign close to the chest, we can feel its

power. It is the power of love that motivates us to achieve the

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impossible or even sacrifice ourselves. There is nothing more

vital than love in life.

Ultimately, the meaning of this treasure extends beyond us

and our loved ones. The highest level of the Hand Sign is the

pure essence of universal love. When we expand our

awareness outward, we begin to realize that everyone is the

energy of love solidified into human form. We learn to see the

divine in all people, no matter who they are. In actual fact, in

spite of our superficial differences, we are all of one entity in

the realm of Truth. If we can understand this then any

differences, disputes or conflicts will be easily resolved. We will

not be jealous of other people’s success because we will view

their success as our own. In the same token, we will not insult

others for their failure because their failure is also our failure.

Such is the essence of oneness.

Hence when we use the Hand Sign, we tune in to this universal,

musical essence. It resonates in the core of our being. In the

presence of this great power, we feel grateful and humble. It is

a power that nurtures and protects us, just as we nurture and

protect those we love.

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Application of the Third Treasure

In our daily lives, it can be easy for us to get disconnected from the

essence of love. The material world, with its temptations and

pressures, can warp and twist our emotions into envy, jealousy,

and even hatred. These feelings manifest themselves as

annoyances, irritations, anger, and even heated outbursts.

By holding the Hand Sign and bowing (kow tow) to pay respect to

the Divinity; with utmost sincerity in your mind, expose your

innocence and concentrate all your spirit in bowing; continue this

incessantly; you will have no impure thoughts while bowing and

offering incense; even when you are not praying, you will also be

tranquil as usual; you will no longer be bothered by misleading

thoughts.

When you are holding the Hand Sign, place your left hand on the

outside and cover the right hand. The reason is that the left hand

represents goodness, and the right hand bad. The right hand is

often used for evil purposes, such as beating, killing, or doing other

wrong things. The right hand is placed on the inside and is shielded

by the left hand. Together the hands hold firmly leaving no gaps in

between your fingers and placed flat on your chest.

This is the third treasure. The Hand Sign will reconnect us; its main

functions are to remind us of our identity as a pure innocent child,

to remind us how we ought to treat one another and to be in

harmony with the universe and our environment at all times.

Using the Third Treasure (Holy Covenant) to help us return to our

Origin, at the end, these three different methods lead us back to

our only Treasure, which is, our True Nature.

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III. Conclusion

Since this Three Treasures are so useful, we should practice

them as often as we can. It would be ideal for us to focus our

attention on the Gate twice a day, that is, before we start our day

in the morning and before we retire at night. This will help to

prepare our heart and mind for the day and to self-reflect at the

end of the day. Whenever you practice the Three Treasures, you

have to do it out of gratitude and sincerity. Thank to our Eternal

Mater and Divinity for their mercifulness and compassionate love.

In addition, the Three Treasures a secret between Heaven and

you, because it is an esoteric teaching from heart to heart. Don’t

tell others about the Three Treasures even though they are your

parents and siblings. If you want to tell them about the Three

Treasures, bring them to our temple to receive TAO. We do not

want to deprive them from receiving Tao especially receiving Tao

is a very unique and personal experiences for every individual.

The Three treasures are opportunities for reflection and

consideration. It is not just a dogma but useful applications for

mindfulness, for awakening the mind being here and now.

The practice of the Three treasure enable us to integrate and

harmonize the body, mind and soul, balance our physical body

and our heart with our true self so that we can achieve a peace

of mind.

Start practicing the Three Treasures and investigate to gain a

better understanding of each Treasure. You can be assured your

life will never be the same again.

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IV. Other Important Pointers

There are a few other important points we must remember:

1. The following are the ten great vows you have made (when

you were asked to repeat reading after the secondary ritual

enforcer) during the initiation ceremony:

1) Be sincere and dedicated to Tao.

2) Be truthful in my repentance (Gentleman).

Be truthful in my cultivation (Lady).

If

3) I am deceitful or have any pretentious thought.

4) I retreat from difficulties.

5) I deceive and renounce the Teachers and Patriarchs.

6) I am not respectful or despise the Tao seniors.

7) I do not follow Tao rules and regulations.

8) I disclose the Heavenly secrets.

9) I conceal the message of Tao or do not manifest Tao.

10) I do not perform according to my ability (Gentleman).

I do not sincerely and diligently cultivate (Lady).

I am willing to be observed by Heaven, my conscience and

all humans.

2. You have received your registration card on the day of your

initiation and on it you would see the names of our Holy

Teachers, Ji Gong Living Budhha and Yue-Hui Bodhisattva.

Ji means ‘to serve’ and Gong means ‘public’ or ‘no-self’,

putting the two words together yields ‘to serve selflessly’

and Yue means ‘the full moon’ and Hui means ‘wisdom’,

the two together mean ‘wisdom of the bright moon’.

Combining both titles mean ‘to serve selflessly with the

wisdom as bright as the full moon’.

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3. The other three persons we shouldn’t forget are: the Tao

Transmitting Master, the Introducer and the Guarantor. The

Introducer vowed in front of the Buddha Land that you are

a righteous and trustworthy person and you are from a

good family. The guarantor guaranteed the Tao that you

received today is the Truth, the principles are true and the

Heavenly Decree is true.

4. You must remember the date of your initiation because it

marks the turning point of your life. You have made vows

to become a better person, lead a meaningful life and to

fulfill your mission in life. After receive Tao, we should put

more efforts in our Tao cultivation and contribute to the

society in order to develop our virtues and accumulate

merits.

5. The other thing you have to remember is the place of your

initiation. The above information is shown on your

registration card. Please keep it in a safe place.

For those who are not vegetarian, to show your respect to the

Buddha Land and Divinities and your compassion, you have to

be a vegetarian for one day or minimum 3 consecutive meals.

In addition, if you forget the Three Treasures, you should come

back to the TAO Temple and review the Three Treasures when

the three heavenly lamps are lit.

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V. Responsibility of Introducer and Guarantor

Now you have received Tao which is ineffable, sacred and

sublime; you should try your best to share this exalted teachings

to your parents, family, relatives, and friends for them to receive

Tao. This is of great merit for you because you are saving

someone from life sufferings and for them to get in touch with

their true nature. You not only save that person because, if he

cultivates properly, he in turn can also save seven generations of

ancestors and nine generations of descendants with his virtues.

How great is your merit!

For those of you that bring others for initiation you will be their

introducer or guarantor. During the initiation ceremony, you will

have to make vow before Buddha land like what your own

introducer and guarantor did for you.

When you are called forward to make vow as the introducer and

guarantor you will go through the ritual as follow:

1. You will proceed to the praying cushion and take your

appropriate position.

2. The Ritual Enforcer will guide you through the ceremony.

3. You will be asked to offer three (3) incense sticks. You take

the incense sticks on the table with your right hand holding

them firmly and bring them (together with your left hand

grasping your right hand slightly) towards your eye brow level.

Then use your left hand to offer the first incense stick placing

it ¾ deep in the middle of the heated part of the urn.

4. Hold the incense sticks in your hands and bring to your eye

brow level, offer the second incense stick to the right of the

first offer.

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5. Again, bringing the incense sticks in your hands to your eye

brow level, place the final incense stick to the left of the first

offer. The complete incense offering shall look like the

diagram below:

3 1 2

The other thing you have to remember is that the gender of

introducer and guarantor must be of the same. In another word,

if the introducer is a lady then the guarantor must also be a

lady.

You cannot be an introducer or a guarantor if the person who

wanted to be initiated has direct family relationship with you

like your grand parents, parents, children, uncle and aunties. It

is also not permitted to have a junior to be the introducer or

guarantor to a senior of a family.

Please remember that the duty of introducer and guarantor is

very important. Without them, Tao will not be able to be

transmitted to you. The introducer vouches for your character

and guarantees your good conduct. The guarantor guarantees

that the Tao you receive is the Truth and that the Heavenly

Decree of the Enlightening Master is true.

The other responsibility of an introducer and guarantor is that

you will be the Tao senior to those you introduced to receive

Tao. Your role is to call them to participate in the future

activities organized by the Tao center. Please share with them

your testimony or experience in Tao cultivation and helping

them to appreciate Tao and cultivate Tao diligently.

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VI. Purpose of Merit (Gratitude) Fee

To receive Tao is to embark on the journey to return to our

original home, Heaven, and to cultivate the way of a

bodhisattva so that we attain Buddhahood or spiritual

enlightenment.

The way to bodhisattva cultivation is to practice the six

paramitas: precepts, patience, diligence, concentration

(meditation), donation and wisdom. A bodhisattva begins his or

her cultivation first by ways of donation be it wealth, dharma

sharing or voluntary works.

Donation of merit/gratitude fee marks the beginning of the

first paramita, as it is the easiest to do since we are still new to

Tao cultivation.

Tao initiation is a once in a life time opportunity and we only

need to pay the merit fees once. These fees are used to print

books and scriptures, build temples and donate to other social

services in order to help others.

In the past, one has to cultivate diligently and went through a

lot of hardships to accumulate merits and virtues till perfection

before one could receive Tao. Today, we need not go through

any hardships yet we are able to receive Tao. This is due to our

ancestors’ virtues and our past cultivation & merits that enable

us the opportunity to receive Tao. However, to show our

appreciation to have this opportunity of receiving Tao; we

make a donation of merit fees.

What is equally important is that after received Tao, we

sincerely start our cultivation as a bodhisattva; seriously start

cultivating, changing our bad habits, practicing filial piety,

contributing to the society thus leading a more meaningful life.

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EPILOGUE Once again, we offer our heartiest congratulation to you for receiving

Tao today.

We wish you all the best in your path of Tao cultivation, happiness in

re-discovering your True Self; find the true purpose in life and

experiencing the immense love of Tao.

Please share with your family, relatives and friends your testimonial on

how Tao has changed you and your life.

We hope one day we will have the pleasure and fortune to hear your

testimonial ourselves.

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Appendix 1 Some compassionate words of wisdom from our Holy Teacher on the 3

Treasures:

The Three Treasures have tremendous advantages and subtle

effects. All you need to do is to use them in your daily life, on

yourself. For example, when you feel restless at heart, recite the

Holy Mantra. You will have wonderful wisdom to solve the problem.

When you are perplexed and lost, worship Buddha Land more and

reflect on yourself, introspect yourself searching for the origin of

the problem. If you can find the cause of a problem and solve it

from there, you are using your subtle wisdom.

Now we are in the Era of White Sun, it is safer to be a Tao

cultivator. We have the Three Treasures to make us peaceful and

buddhas are always staying with us. It is such a good affinity to

have our name registered in Heaven. Cultivate well in our daily life

to build up merits and virtues, we are sure to attain Buddhahood in

the future.

The First Treasure is to help you to transcend the circle of life and

death; you have to make good use of it. The Three Treasures are

with you, you have to reflect on yourself all the time and it is the

best way to find your spirit.

Where is your gate of life and death? The sun and moon as the Yin

and Yang merge their bright virtues in the “Holy Gate” and so, the

most wondrous and benevolent realm is right here. You all know

this very well but you did not have a good look at what is inside

and master the realization.

Do not be attached to this “Holy Gate” and do not just follow

people, since Dao is in your heart, you need to search inside;

however, this searching is not a selfish or irrational searching; it is

a searching based on your divine heart.

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How does the True Self meditate (sit still in peace)? Focus your

mind on the Holy Gate with your eyes slightly open and examine

yourself. We should examine ourselves at any time and any place.

Watch the Holy Gate unlocked by the Heavenly Decree

Transmitting Master; holding no thoughts of right or wrong in your

mind; this is the meditation of the True Self. If we can stay with

this when we walking, living, sitting and sleeping then we are not

far away from the True Nature.

You should review the Ten Great Vows, learn them by heart, and

understand their meanings. Thus, you will be able to achieve

something. Otherwise, is it possible to attain Buddhahood only

because of receiving Dao? Is it possible to become a Buddha only

by coming to the Holy Temple for fun? Cultivate Tao and put it into

practice.